A97

HALAL INTERNATIONAL

3120 N SHARON AMITY RD, Charlotte, NC 28205

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300357

Latest gradeA (97)

Last inspectedOct 28, 2026

Inspections on record37

On record sinceOct 22, 2013

Score history

Oct 22, 2013Higher is betterOct 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 28, 2026 A 97 · 4 violations

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several used insect traps in cutting area. Replace devices as needed once pests are trapped.

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1

3-305.12 Food may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water lines, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination. Observed boxes of food stored under drip from walk-in freezer compressor line. Per PIC, repair technician is scheduled for tomorrow. PIC moved boxes from compressor area.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

-REPEAT- 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn walk-in freezer gasket and leak at compressor fan. Per PIC, facility is trying to find a replacement gasket, but WIF door is an older model and replacement parts are no longer made. Facility is working with a company to replace the door with a newer model. Technician is scheduled to come tomorrow to repair compressor fan.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed some cracked floor tiles and low grout in cutting area. Repair or replace broken tiles and low grout.

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Mar 11, 2026 A 94 · 11 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no one in establishment with certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −2

Repeat violationFollow-up verification required

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed hand sink being blocked by equipment and utensils. Maintain handwashing sink at all times. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels for drying. PIC added paper towels for hand drying. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed hand sink storing dirty dishes. PIC moved dishes out of hand sink.

#11 · Food obtained from approved source −1

Corrected during inspection

3-201.11(A) Use food from approved sources only.-P Observed intact with hair, whole cow leg and foot in WIC from unknown source. PIC stated they were given hooves by vender not for sale. CDI - hooves were denatured with bleach and voluntarily thrown in dumpster. 3-201.11(B) Food prepared in a private home may not be used in a food establishment.-P observed, homemade beef patties and baklava without temperature control stored in front house casing. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed meat grinder for sausage making unwashed with meat inside from three days prior. PIC stated they store equipment in walk-in cooler without cleaning and meat still inside until customer request. PIC stated they may only use it once a week. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded meat and moved equipment to 3 comp for washing.

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed all meat in grab and go case tightly rapped cooling not changing temperature . CDI - PIC moved to WIC for rapid cooling. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flys in food preparation areas.

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food stored on the floor in WIC and WIF. CDI - PIC placed items on shelves to prevent agent contamination. 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P- Large buckets of olives are available for customers to dip their own container of olives. CDI PIC removed olives from self surface to walk-in cooler. PIC will contact Mecklenburg County plan Review to discuss self-serve options to update permit.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed meat grinder with torn gasket and rusted. The middle shelf of the refrigerated case for packaged meats was operating at 42F. All other shelves were measuring <41F. The PIC was to contact their refrigeration repair technician for solutions. All meat was moved to the top and bottom shelf until repaired. 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed meat grinder not ansi certified.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak in hand sink piping. Fix leak.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

Repeat violation

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster door with lid opened. 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed wast on ground out side of dumpsters accessible to insects and rodents.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Corrected during inspection

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal items in walk-in cooler raw meat for customer sale. CDI - PIC rearranged prevent contamination.

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Jan 5, 2026 A 97 · 7 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −2

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT: 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. - Pf. Observed handsink blocked by equipment and utensils at beginning of inspection. Maintain access to hand washing sinks at all times. CDI - PIC removed obstructions so handsink was not blocked. -2-

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. - P. Observed sanitizer in spray bottle used to sanitize meat cutter testing at low concentration. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded sanitizer and refilled with properly concentrated sanitizer. -0- For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed containers of chicken gizzards inside grab & go above 41 F. Containers were stacked above the fill line. All other items at grab & go were 41 F or below. CDI - Foods were moved to walk in cooler to cool. -0- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn wrapping pad and walk-in freezer without a door gasket. -0-

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

4-601.11(C) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed some debris on meat grinder filler block (equipment not used today) and food debris on door tracks. Also observed heavy ice accumulation in the walk-in freezer on the following areas: Door frame, condenser and lines. Increase cleaning frequency and maintain clean. PIC removed filler block to 3-compartment sink to w/r/s. Points escalated due to severity of violation. -0.5-

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed waste on ground at back door and surrounding the dumpster. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed sliding doors to dumpster left open and dumpster missing a lid. -0-

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed cleaning needed on flooring throughout the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer; food debris, cardboard and heavy ice accumulation (in the freezer). Points escalated due to severity of violation. -0.5-

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